# Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

> Coastal prairie, thorn scrub and lagoon on the Lower Laguna Madre, home to some of the last wild ocelots in the United States. Drive the 23 km Steve Thompson 

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Coastal prairie, thorn scrub and lagoon on the Lower Laguna Madre, home to some of the last wild ocelots in the United States. Drive the 23 km Steve Thompson Wildlife Drive (formerly Bayside Drive) for birds; winter brings the most species.

- **Nearest town:** Rio Hondo, TX
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 26.2289, -97.3473

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